Section85
The Air Force Act, 1950

Punishments in addition to those specified in section 82

In force From 22 Jul 1950 Act 45 of 1950 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1950 Ministry Defence Enacted 18 May 1950 In force 22 Jul 1950

Section 85 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with punishments in addition to those specified in section 82. [The Chief of the Air Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 82 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded. The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.

1[The Chief of the Air Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 82 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded.

Section 85, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 85

What does Section 85 of the Air Force Act deal with?

Section 85 of the Air Force Act is headed "Punishments in addition to those specified in section 82". [The Chief of the Air Staff] may, with the consent of the Central Government, specify such other punishments as may be awarded under section 82 in addition to or without any of the punishments specified in the said section, and the extent to which such other punishments may be awarded.

How do I find court cases under Section 85 of the Air Force Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Air Force Act 1950 85, section 85 Air Force Act 1950, section 85 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 85 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 82 (Punishment of persons other than officers and warrant officers), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 85 of the Air Force Act come into force?

Section 85 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 85, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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